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2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Sandy Reef at Holden Beach
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Watch birds, deer and other wildlife in the marsh; the view constantly changes.
The view from the back decks
Amazing place to watch the sunset!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holden Beach, NC
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom #4

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master #1 Lower Level

1 King Bed

Master #2 Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 5

Toilet

King Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Queen Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Shared

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS

Panoramic Views: Ocean, Marsh & Intercoastal Waterway Await You. 2nd Row in Holden Beach. Enjoy spectacular summer sunsets over the marsh from the back decks. Inverted floor plan allows for the most incredible panoramic breathtaking views of the OCEAN out the front and the MARSH and INTERCOASTAL waterway in the rear. Watch the boats, deer and wildlife! 4-bedrooms w 2 masters (sleeps 12), 3 1/2 baths & 4 decks with ocean, marsh and inter-coastal waterway views from inside and all the decks! Easy PRIVATE deeded beach access is less than a 2 minute walk away. Inverted floorplan allows for the best views. Upper level is full of windows to show off the panoramic views which makes it full of light to show off the beautiful marsh, waterway, ocean views and summer sunsets off the back decks. Large open concept family room has a smart TV and is open to a large Farm style dining table. A half bath is available off the living room. Well appointed Kitchen features Marsh views. Keurig and a standard coffee pot are both available. Upper level features two decks to experience the ocean or the marsh / intercoastal views. This house has two Master Suites. One Master Suite is on the upper level featuring a large master bedroom with ocean views and a queen bed and a completely remodeled private bathroom. Refresh in the luxurious master bath that features a new tile shower with dual shower heads and a soft feel pebble tile floor. Dual vanity and granite counters. Downstairs has a second family room / den with a TV and three bedrooms. The Second Master Suite has Marsh views that opens to a deck with a king bed and a remodeled private bathroom. The luxurious master bath features a large walk in shower and granite counters. The third bedroom has a queen bed and opens to the deck and features spectacular marsh views. Fourth bedroom features a full size bunk with a twin on top and a triple twin bunk bed and is attached to the 3rd full bathroom that also opens to the hallway. The 3rd bathroom has been completely remodeled and features a tub and tile shower. Exterior amenities include rocking chairs, an outdoor shower area (mid April-October) with hot/cold water to rinse off after a day at the beach. Please note that there are cameras on the exterior of the house. There are no cameras inside the house. Linens and Bath Towels are provided at no extra charge. Ceiling fans in all rooms as well. Parking for up to 6 cars with 2 covered parking spots.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If the beach is closed due to Covid-19, we will refund you for your stay. If you are mid-stay and the beach is closed for Covid-19, we will refund you

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Supply

Located in Holden Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holden Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Holden Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Big Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 32 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 43 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Caswell Beach - 54 min drive - 50.9 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Cove Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Brick Landing Plantation Golf Course and Restaurant - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Mermaids Island Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2nd row-OCEAN, MARSH & IC Waterway views & SUMMER SUNSETS located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holden Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Beach and Holden Beach. Sailfish Park is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hannah B.

Great location, beautiful view,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Nicely appointed, well stocked kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, awesome view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Beautiful location! Loved looking out of the kitchen window, especially at sunrise and sunset. Perfect for our large family. Clean space and responsive host. We had 2 under 2 and wish we would’ve considered bringing a baby gate since the common area is upstairs; so here is your sign if you have infants! :) Would recommend & would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Perfect Beach House

We had a great time at the Sandy Reef! The house and marsh views are beautiful and it’s only a minute or two walk from the beach! Great spot for a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation Home for a Large Family!

Well stocked kitchen and huge table for family dinner nights! Easy beach access and plenty of room for our large family. The outdoor shower was awesome and we really enjoyed the views of both the marsh and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison W., Summerville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandy Reef Beach Week

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Sandy Reef and our first time visiting Holden Beach. The house was just as described and fit our family perfectly. The views were amazing - the best of both worlds! And the beach access was a quick and easy walk to the beach. No complaints and already looking forward to our trip next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home with awesome views of the ocean, marsh, and intercostal waterway.

First visit to Holden Beach. Great property and it had all the necessary amenities. Very low key beach and it was not crowded. Beach was awesome, and water was refreshing. Great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Les D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation getaway

This is a very nice home, overlooking the marsh and the intracoastal waterway. The beach is just across the street, an easy couple of minutes away. The main level with kitchen and dining, is actually the second floor. Has a result of use of the marsh and surrounding areas are fantastic. The hosts were very responsive and great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alex

Beautiful house with close, easy, access to the beach. Had a small, easy fix, problem with the AC downstairs and Kristy responded right away to the email and had someone out to fix it the same day. Beautiful views of the sunsets and the storms over the marsh while sitting the back deck
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Home Perfect for Our Family of 11

Thank you for opening your lovely home for rent thru VRBO. We found the home to be very well kept and clean. Upstairs remodeled master BR was a hit for my son and his wife. My husband and i took the master on the lower level due to needing a king bed. The kitchen had most everything we needed - usually this is not the case! The only utensil lacking was a temperature gauge needed when making homemade ice cream and grilling. Well stocked otherwise! The extra small living room was a hit with our grandchildren as they could have their own little private space away from adults. So many reviewers commented on the deer viewing from the kitchen and this space certainly turned out to be a favorite for all! We loved the large windows open for viewing wildlife on the marsh! Additionally, the large farm table w/ 10 chairs was perfect for our family and well suited for the many card & board games we played. The owners were extremely responsive to all texts during our stay and very quick to provide solutions for several minor "hiccups". Access to the beach was an easy 5 minute or less walk. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return if our funds provide! ;) Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had a den as well as a living room/dining area. It had both a front and back balcony which were lovely to sit on and visit or enjoy the view and the breeze. The back of the house looked out on a marsh where there was lots of wildlife: deer and a wide variety of shore birds. The kitchen was well supplied with both dishes and cookware which was very helpful in cooking and eating our own meals. Being a second-row house we didn't have a direct path from the house onto the beach, but our beach access was only a short walk from the house. We had nine people in our group and the house was very comfortable and fit our needs well. We had great communication with our hosts, who were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous location. Bright, beautiful house with lots of space. Stunning views. Quiet neighborhood. Loved every minute of our week here in this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time - great weather and this is an outstanding house to stay in everything work correctly and it was very clean and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.- I would highly recommend this house for your next vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended Family Summer Vacation

Laid back and relaxing vacation!The home was everything in the listing and much more! We enjoyed the large dinning room table with sitting for all of our family. We made several meals in the home and had everything we needed. The beach was quiet and enjoyable at all hours of the day and evening. This was our first visit to Holden Beach & can’t wait to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, great views

We have stayed in many different houses at Holden Beach and this one did not disappoint. We had a great view of the marsh and the ocean. The house was clean and well-stocked. There is some minor updating needed I.e. the couch throw pillows and the bedding in the bunk bed room but other than that the house was great. It was a little smaller than expected for our family of 7 adults and 1 kid which is the only reason we won’t be staying again. But overall, it was a great house that we enjoyed for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyce z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Beautiful house, however it was not clean to my standards. An inch of dust on every dresser, bathtub and vanities dirty. Refrigerator was not wiped out from last people. The house in general was great, perfect for our family, but I didnt want to clean on my vacation and I had to before we could use the bathrooms. I always check for bed bugs anywhere we stay instead of bugs I found stains on mattress pads that were disgusting like throw up. These houses take a beating with so many people, sand etc so you can’t expect it to be perfect, but for the price of a week it should be clean when you arrive and nothing should make you feel uneasy at the start of your vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
i can say anything bad about the actual house it was super clean and the decor was very nice . Some of the furniture on porches needed replaced . it had breath taking views of marsh and we enjoyed sitting in upper deck out back watching the deer . We actually loved the house we had 4 small children and it was hard walking back and forth to the beach access which was maybe a block across the street . we rented golf carts but you couldn't park them there so we dropped everything off and had to take the cart back . if you dont mind walkind to and from the beach its a great place to stay . the owner got back to me right away .We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

The house was great for our family…we especially loved the views and the convenience to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandy Reef

We enjoyed our stay very much! My only complaint was the bedding, it got very cold and there were no blankets for the beds. Otherwise the house was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Comfortable House

We had a fantastic stay. The house was laid out well and was very comfortable. The private bathrooms make it a great place for family vacations. This was everything we expected and more with beautiful views of dolphins jumping in the ocean from the front porch and the tide coming in and out in the marsh from the back porch.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters

This property was very nice. Our only complaint was the musty smell on the 1st floor entrance area including the stained carpet on stairway. The odor did not go beyond the entrance. All the bedrooms were beautiful. We enjoyed staying here and felt safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything they said about the house was absolutely true

I and my family were so excited. This was the cleanest house we have ever stayed in. There was no sand and I mean no sand on the floors, bathrooms were spotless, as well as the kitchen. I loved the outside shower. My parents loved the view of the marsh and we all loved just sitting and viewing the marsh. We all felt like we were watching a nature show. We can't wait to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway!

Great second row location and we loved the marsh view! Loved the second floor and since there were only two of us, that's where we stayed. Master bath is awesome! The other bathrooms looked updated as well. Only recommendations to consider would be to replace the clothes dryer and remove carpet from lower level and steps. Wonderful time at Holden Beach as always. Only downside was our stay came to an end. But we will be back! Thanks! Jerry & Karalyn Beaudion
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing marsh views

Another beautiful weekend at Holden Beach. The beach access was not too far away. Roomy house with wonderful views out the back. Kitchen was furnished nicely. The dishwasher died during our stay, but the owner was responsive and will replace it soon. The only concern we had was the icemaker could not keep up with 7 adults that like ice in their drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family trip

We really enjoyed our stay at Sandy Reef! The views are really amazing from the upstairs living/dining/kitchen area. We enjoyed family dinners in the large eating area and, like other guests, saw lots of wildlife in the marsh, including deer! It's also an easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristy & Adam Breneman

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Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the views of the marsh out the back windows the first time we saw it.

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